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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and PL210 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was introduced 20 months earlier than the PL210 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS42 matches up against the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Samsung PL210

 FS42 PL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Panasonic FS42

 PL210 FS42 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Samsung PL210

 FS42 PL210 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FS42 vs the PL210.

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and PL210.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS42 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung PL210 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Sports photography highlights
16
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Samsung PL210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Samsung PL210
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-04-17 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1000 -
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lb) -
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $580 $200